malikishtar:
N-no, you’re not! I understand obligations well, I’m not upset for that… N-no, not one bit…
[His face reddened even more. He wasn’t even sure how to explain it, or if it was even a good idea to let it down so quickly. Still, he’s held it in for this long, and now was the perfect opportunity to spill it. Gathering as much courage as he could, he finally spoke up, shakily taking the other’s hand] I really like you, Ryou. I really… r-really like you.
[It was really strange how one single sentence could cause such a reaction. Those cheeks which were only a slight pink moments before seemed to resemble an even darker shade. W-was he dreaming..? He couldn’t believe his ears. The very thing he had wanted for so long was actually coming true.]
You… do you really mean it? I… well. To be frank, I’ve always… been fond of you, as well. Although… I hope we both mean it in the same sense. I… I would even go as far to say that… [pausing, he would take a deep breath, his fingers pressed together.]
Marik, I think… I’ve fallen in love with you.
malikishtar:
H-how do I worry too much? I just.. don’t want to impede in your life, is all. Especially if I’m not wanted.
[He took a pause himself, expectant on his answer. He recalled how taken Miho was of Bakura: what if the feelings were mutual? No, he couldn’t put himself down so quickly.]
… W-well…. [He swallowed hard] ….. What if I said that… I like someone as well…? A very special friend of mine…?
… But Marik… You are wanted. I even… I must be doing a terrible job as a friend, if you don’t even realize how much I care for you… and enjoy your company. I… I care for you a lot.
[He seemed as if he was slightly disappointed, though he tried to contain it. So there was someone he liked… But still, a slight flicker of hope was in his eyes. He knew it was foolish to think that there was some possibility, one little inch of hope that it could be him…] O-oh. So… you do like someone? Who is it? I’d really like to know.
malikishtar:
… I-I see… I’d just… love to spend all the time in the world with you, to be honest…! I mean, if that doesn’t sound creepy…
… U-uh… well…. [His voice starts fading as he progresses in his sentence] I mean… well… Do you… l… do you like anyone… in particular?
A-all the time..? /He’d blink at that statements, his cheeks becoming slightly pink./ But… of course there are much better things you could do with your time, yet… I… really wouldn’t hate that myself. It doesn’t sound creepy at all, from my perspective… you really worry too much….
… Do I… like anyone…? /Another pause interrupted his statement, as his expression turned to a thoughtful one; of course he liked someone. There was someone he liked quite a lot… But how could he even begin to say it…?/
W-well, now that you mention it… yeah. I… suppose I do fancy a certain someone. Why do you ask..?
malikishtar:
I hate to just butt into your own personal time, is all. .. R-really? Well.. that makes it a little easier for me.
Oh, yes… that… Ah… Well….How do I say this… [He cleared his throat, facing away with a flush of pink on his cheeks] …. How…. ha…. h-how do you feel about… Um….
Do you have any “interests”, firstly?
Trust me, I’d much rather spend my personal time with you, compared to all of the other things in my life. Sometimes, I really wonder if you realize how much I value our friendship. /The last part was spoken in a softer tone./
Hmn…? Well, that all depends on what you mean by “interests”… Is there… something you’re embarrassed about?
malikishtar:
blimeyitsbakura:
malikishtar:
… Ryou, are you on right now?
Ah, yes, I just got on~ I didn’t keep you waiting, did I?
Oh, Ryou! No, not at all. I just wanted to talk to you, is all. You’re not too busy at the moment, right?
You always ask that… It’s really sweet how considerate you are, but by now you should know that I can always make time for you. In all honesty, I’ve been looking forward to having a chat with you the entire day… /He’d look down slightly, chuckling to himself before clearing his throat./
But enough about that. Wasn’t there something you wanted to talk to me about earlier? I’m sorry to have rushed out on you like that, but I’m still really interested in hearing what you wanted to say.
malikishtar:
… Ryou, are you on right now?
Ah, yes, I just got on~ I didn’t keep you waiting, did I?
malikishtar:
A-ah, it’s okay, really…
Oh, hm… Well, if you don’t mind, why not have some lunch together? … I-I… kinda want to talk to you about something, anyways.
That sounds like a great plan. A late lunch sounds sublime right now. I… heh. I was so busy today, I forgot to eat. I’ll find a nice place for us that’s good for conversation.
But you’ve caught my interest… What could be so important that you can’t simply tell me now? I hope it’s not something bad…
malikishtar:
blimeyitsbakura:
Well, I sure hope Marik hasn’t forgotten… he and I were going out today, but I haven’t heard a single word from him.
[caught WAY offguard there]
Wha- of COURSE I haven’t forgotten, Ryou! You’ve just been so busy lately…
Oh, I’m sorry about that! Heh. I didn’t phrase that the way I intended. I hope you know I’m excited to spend time with you, today. /He’d offer an apologetic smile.
What do you have in mind for today…?
Well, I sure hope Marik hasn’t forgotten… he and I were going out today, but I haven’t heard a single word from him.
